District Energy will Host Hydrogen CHP Pilot Project

MEDIA COVERAGE: “Hydrogen ready, when you’re ready” Trellis, October 21, 2025 Press Release from Caterpillar Caterpillar, June 26, 2025 “Shifting Gears: How Diesel and Gas Engines Are Thriving in the New Power Paradigm”… more ›

“Getting steamed” from the Pioneer Press

There’s a story behind our plume! Learn about how our plume takes shape, including the use of more tree waste as renewable fuel. Learn more from the Pioneer Press story published January 11,… more ›

Commitment to Carbon Neutrality by 2050

District Energy St. Paul has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Our efforts over the years have advanced the system’s performance and environmental profile, and in 2019, the team built on this… more ›

COVID-19 Preparations

Providing Saint Paul businesses with safe and reliable energy services is our top priority. Our team is preparing for the impact that the COVID-19 virus will likely have on our community. Our services… more ›

District Energy St. Paul says goodbye to coal

MEDIA COVERAGE: Downtown St. Paul utility cutting off coal Minnesota Public Radio, Climate Cast, April 10, 2019 District Energy St. Paul stops burning coal Bring Me the News, April 2, 2019 St. Paul’s… more ›

“Building community energy in St. Paul”

“Building community energy in St. Paul,” by Nina Axelson, District Energy magazine, second quarter 2016 Focused on innovation and partnerships, this historic downtown system has become an industry role model.